Participate in and contribute to a safe, engaging, and respectful work environment by:General:Be proactiveProvide clear, effective and timely communication with leadership staffLeave Courageous better than you found itTeach private lessonsTeach Learn-to-Sail courses.

Safe (minimizing risks while maintaining an approachable and engaging environment for students, members, patrons and fellow staff members):Responsibly manage risk so that students, members, and patrons feel comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zones, asking questions and engaging with the facility on various levels. Comply with and encourage students and members to learn Courageous’ set of sailing safety standards and reiterate their importance whenever possible. Attend all days of staff training and staff meetings and/or complete online training.*Exercise sound judgement and decision-making. Assess and mitigate foreseeable hazards.Remain up to date on what roles and responsibilities you may take on in the event of an emergency and review the EAP with direct supervisor.

Respectful (support and ensure that everyone can be successful):Maintain the Courageous fleet and facilities by completing everyday tasks as discussed in training and documented in daily checklistsReduce and help manage the disposal of waste in and around Boston HarborCultivate a kind and inclusive community.

Engaging (maintaining the expectation of individual responsibility for students and members):Build rapport with students, members and patronsProvide active and engaged feedback to daily questions and interactionsLead, facilitate, and participate in on-land responsibilities for general upkeep of the boathouse during down time. *Job training days are position dependent and vary from position to position.

Job Requirements

US Sailing Level 1 or Keelboat Instructor Certification, equivalent or more advanced preferredA passion for sailing, the ocean, and working with studentsCan work effectively with a wide variety of age groups and populations from diverse backgrounds, role modeling inclusive behavior and building positive group cultureAble to communicate clearly and directlyComfortable giving and receiving feedbackAble to build rapport easily with students and colleaguesPassionate about and dedicated to experiential education for students Able to meet different learning-style needs by varying teaching techniquesSufficiently physically fit to participate in all site and course activities while maintaining ample energy, strength, and focus to aid studentsComfortable working outdoors, regardless of weatherAble to practice proper self-care and energy management Able to maintain composure, exercise sound judgment and decision-making, and assess and mitigate risk under extended periods of stressPositive and enthusiastic attitudeExcellent referencesWilling to authorize a federal background checkHold, or are willing to obtain before start date, current First Aid and CPR certification.